Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 55 angered 52 uproar 50 criticized 49 ire 45 provoked 45 controversy 44 outrage 44 criticism 43 objected 41 questioned 41 skepticism 41 controversial 40 outcry 40 surfaced 40 sparked 40 dismay 40 surprise 40 stirred 39 reacted 39 stunned 39 surprising 39 downplayed 39 lauded 38 expressed concern 38 applauded 38 regretted 38 clashed 37 praise 37 denounced 37 floated 37 praised 37 prompted 37 defended 37 laughed 37 outraged 37 stir 37 criticizing 37 surprised 37 outspoken 36 protested 36 lashed 36 hinted 36 buzz 36 apologized 36 startling 36 penchant 36 disagreed 36 shocked 35 acknowledged 35 revelation 35 circles 35 embarrassed 35 alarmed 35 annoyed 35 offended 34 likened 34 coincided 34 favored 34 fuss 34 drew 34 touted 34 joked 34 commentators 34 backlash 34 welcomed 34 circulated 34 wondered 33 echoed 33 suggested 33 attracted 33 criticize 33 endorsed 33 dubious 33 speculation 33 heralded 33 rumored 33 came 33 blasted 33 rocked 33 admiration 32 reaction 32 speculated 32 contentious 32 critics 32 bothered 32 erupted 32 bizarre 32 fielded 32 slammed 32 prompting 32 complained 32 pundits 32 rejected 32 signaled 32 greeted 32 dogged 32 unusual 31 criticisms 31 considering 31 remark 31 garnered